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worry
Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
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noun
Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
“New York traffic is a constant concern”
noun
A strong feeling of anxiety
“His worry over the prospect of being fired”
verb
Be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
“I worry about my job”
verb
Be concerned with
“I worry about my grades”
verb
Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
“I cannot sleep — my daughter's health is worrying me”
verb
Be on the mind of
“I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift”
verb
Lacerate by biting
“The dog worried his bone”
verb
Touch or rub constantly
“The old man worried his beads”
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New York traffic is a constant concern
It's a major worry
His worry over the prospect of being fired
It is not work but worry that kills
He wanted to die and end his troubles
I worry about my job
I worry about my grades
I cannot sleep — my daughter's health is worrying me
I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
The dog worried his bone
The old man worried his beads
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